Powertrain | Diesel International 2022-11

POWER GENERATION
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MITSUBISHI & LINZ ELECTRIC
POWER
PACK
PLUS
MITSUBISHI POWER & EGYPTIAN H2
According to the company, Mitsubishi Power signed a full
turnkey contract with leading Egyptian O&G Company Alexandria
National Refining & Petrochemicals Company (AN-
RPC) to provide advanced hydrogen fuel conversion technology
solutions, supporting the company to achieve its
decarbonization goals. The solution will be installed at the
ARNPC refinery plant in Alexandria, which provides 30%
of Egypt’s gasoline supply for domestic consumption. Mitsubishi
Power will be responsible for the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, and commissioning of fuel
conversion solutions for the existing 100 ton/hour boiler,
enabling it to fire up to 100 percent hydrogen by the end
of 2023. This includes the installation of-the-art hydrogen
burner technology and advanced control solution to ensure
efficient and safe operations.
Paul Kaliski, Product Manager, MTEE G-Drive Engines: “MTEE operates
under the MHI Group Code of Conduct and Corporate Social Responsibility
guidelines. Basic principles of honesty, integrity, mutual respect and taking
responsibility for our actions are paramount to how we do business and, as a
group, we have continuing Sustainable Development Goals in relation to the
environment, society and governance.”
When you mention Mitsubishi,
in the environment of
the PG, your mind jumps
to the big powers. An
equation that also applies to the giants
of the sea. You say Mitsubishi and the
echoes reach back to the Middle East
Energy, Dubai. Perhaps not everyone
knows, however, that Mitsubishi has
an established partnership with Linz
Electric, which supplies the other
essential component: the alternator.
According to Mitsubishi Turbocharger
and Engine Europe, as part of its
strategy to support genset OEMs in
the African region, MTEE launched
PowerPackPlus product range,
equipped with Linz Electric alternator.
Four variants of the PowerPack-
Plus are currently available – 15 KVA
50 Hz Prime, 20 KVA 50 Hz Prime,
28 KVA 50 Hz Prime and 40 KVA 50
Hz Prime. In addition to the engine,
radiator and alternator, the Power-
PackPlus range includes intake, assembly
and connection kits, which
allow the OEM to tailor the specification
to match their needs.
Paul Kaliski, Product Manager,
MTEE G-Drive Engines, and Alberto
Azzolini, Linz Electric Sales Manager
alternators, answered some questions
about the cooperation between Mit-
Mitsubishi Turbocharger
and Engine Europe
launched the new
PowerPackPlus range
with Linz Electric
subishi and Linz Electric.
Why is the African market so important
for Mitsubishi and Linz
Electric?
MTTE: “The demand for generator
sets in Africa is continuing to grow
and MTEE would like to grow with it.
Mitsubishi is already an appreciated
brand in Africa and our products fit
the market needs of reliable energy
solutions that are easy to install and
maintain. More so than in Europe, the
demand for generator sets includes
the residential, commercial and small
to medium-scale manufacturing sectors
so we are tailoring our product
range for the African market and are
steadily expanding our dealer network
in the region.”
Linz: “Linz Electric have important
collaborations in Africa and we do
believe that for the future it will be
increasingly a key market for us. The
demand of electrical energy is constantly
expanding, and Linz Electric
want to be a part of the electrification
process in the African region”.
Why did you create the PowerPack-
Plus product?
MTEE: “The African diesel generator
set market is highly competitive with
many OEMs servicing the demand
from local production sites in Africa,
as it is more economical to carry
out the final assembly of the gensets
closer to the final destination. Furthermore,
some of the bulkier components,
such as base frames, supports,
fuel tanks, canopies etc., are even
more cost-effective to manufacture at
or local to the OEMs in Africa. However,
obviously, some items still need
to be sourced from further afield. The
PowerPackPlus takes the basic components
of a genset that are not fabricated
in-house, or easy to source
locally, at the African OEMs and
packages them as a single product
from a single supplier.
This simplifies the various processes
that surround these items, giving
benefits in order processing, customs
administration, transportation costs,
stock management and delivery coordination.
Regardless of sector or size,
efficient supply chain management is
vital for the success of any company.
Moreover, with the PowerPackPlus,
MTEE has undertaken some of the
technical analysis work for the OEMs
and streamline the aftersales support
processes. All of which enhances our
core business of providing powerful,
reliable diesel engines that are easy to
install and maintain.”
Linz: “In our opinion, it is really important
for the African OEM to deal
with just one contact for both the engine
and alternator. This will lead to
several advantages: being in contact
with only one supplier will end up saving
time and make the entire purchase
process easier, not to the mention the
fact that both engines and alternators
will be on stock together and ready to
be delivered. Additionally, the Power-
PackPlus will simplify all of the aftersales
processes as a result of the Mitsubishi
service network being able to
provide aftermarket support for both
engine and alternator.”
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